TP-Link Omada EAP245 User manual

Typical Network Topology
Hardware Installation
2
Software Configuration
The EAP can be powered via a PSE device (such as a PoE switch) or a power adapter.
Power Supply
EAPEAPEAP
Manangement Host
A DHCP server (typically a router) is required to assign IP addresses to the EAPs and clients in your local network.
The management host can be in the same or different network segment with the EAPs.
Option 1: Ceiling Rail Mounting
Option 2: Ceiling Mounting
Option 3: Wall Mounting
The EAP can be ceiling rail mounted, ceiling-mounted, or wall-mounted.
The instructions for various mounting options are on the back of this Quick Installation Guide.
Switch
Router
Internet
To quickly set up a wireless network connection with mass EAPs, please follow the steps below.
Note: The IP address of the management host must be reachable for the EAPs in the network. In this example, the management
host is in the same LAN with the EAPs.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE switch to the ETHERNET port.
Via PoE Switch
For More Congurations
Now you can manage your wireless network and view network statistic using the EAP Controller.
Please refer to the EAP Controller User Guide to learn more information about conguring and
using the Controller software.
Step 1: Installing the EAP Controller
On the management host, download the EAP Controller installation file from the product support
page at www.tp-link.com. Run the file and follow the wizard to install the EAP Controller.
Step 2: Configuring the EAP Controller
Launch the EAP Controller and follow the configuration wizard to create a primary wireless
network. After the wizard is finished, a login screen will appear. Enter the Admin name and
password you created and click Sign In.
Step 3: Adopting the EAP devices
Adopt the EAP devices in the Controller management interface to change their status from
Pending to Connected.
PoE Switch
RESET ETHERNET POWER
Switch
RESET ETHERNET POWER
PoE Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
EAP245
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point
LED Indication
Interface Panel
RESET
With the device powered on, press and hold the button for about 8 seconds until the LED
flashes red, then release the button. The device will restore to factory default settings.
The device is working properly.
Solid green
System errors. RAM, Flash,
Ethernet, WLAN or firmware may
be malfunctioning.
Flashing red
The device is being reset to its
factory default settings.
Double-flashing red, green, yellow
Firmware update is in progress. Do not
disconnect or power o the device.
Flashing yellow
RESET ETHERNET POWER
The port is used to connect to a router or a switch to transmit data or to a PSE (Power Sourcing
Equipment), such as a PoE switch, for both data transmission and Power over Ethernet (PoE)
through Ethernet cabling.
ETHERNET
Clients
1 3
4
EAP Controller
Via Power Adapter
Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER port of the EAP and the other end to
a standard electrical wall outlet.

Option 1: Ceiling Rail Mounting Option 3: Wall Mounting
Option 2: Ceiling Mounting
M3×20 Self-tapping Screws (Qty.3)
M3×28 Plastic Wall Anchors(Qty.3)
5
Connect the Ethernet cable to the
ETHERNET port on the EAP.
5
Feed the Ethernet cable through the hole
and set the ceiling tile back into place.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET
port.
5
Connect the Ethernet cable to the
ETHERNET port.
2
Make two small pencil marks on the wall.
Make sure the two marks are level and
98.6mm apart.
Drill a 6mm hole through the center of
each mark.
Note: We recommend that you install the EAP with the Ethernet port downward.
2
Place the mounting bracket in the center of
the ceiling tile. Mark three positions for the
screw holes and a position for the Ethernet
cable hole.
Drill three 4mm holes for the screws and a
25mm hole for the Ethernet cable at the
marked positions.
2
Use an M3×6 pan-head screw to secure
the T-rail Clip onto the ceiling rail.
1
Position the Ceiling T-rail Clip and push the
movable part toward the rail base.
1
Remove the ceiling tile.
3
Insert the plastic wall anchors into the
6mm holes and drive the self-tapping
screws into the anchors. Do not drive the
screws all the way in and leave enough
clearance to hang the EAP.
3
Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling
tile using three M3x30 pan-head screws,
washers and wing nuts, as shown on the
left.
3
Attach the mounting bracket to the Ceiling
T-rail Clip using four M3x6 pan-head screws.
4
Hang the EAP on the screws. Make sure
the EAP is firmly seated against the wall.
4
Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by
aligning the arrow mark on the EAP with
the arrow mark on the mounting bracket,
then rotate the EAP until it locks into place, as
shown on the left.
Ceiling T-rail Clip M3×6 Pan-head Screws(Qty.5) Wing Nuts (Qty.3)Washers(Qty.3) M3×30 Pan-head Screws (Qty.3)
Hole for Ethernet cable
X3
98.6mm
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1
Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket
by aligning the arrow mark on the EAP
with the arrow mark on the mounting
bracket, then rotate the EAP until it locks
into place, as shown on the left.
4
Attach the EAP to the mounting bracket by
aligning the arrow mark on the EAP with the
arrow mark on the mounting bracket, then
rotate the EAP until it locks into place, as
shown on the left.